Sloane's Froglet

The endangered Sloane's Froglet is one of Albury's most significant native species. Learn how its habitat is protected and what developers need to know when planning in identified areas.

About Sloane's Froglet

Sloane's Froglet (Crinia sloanei) is an endangered frog found in wetlands across parts of the Murray-Darling Basin. Albury supports one of New South Wales' largest known populations, making local habitat protection important. Its distinctive breeding call can be heard from autumn to spring.

Planning within Sloane's Froglet habitat?

Contact Council's Planning team before lodging your application if you're unsure whether these requirements apply.

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Planning in Sloane's Froglet habitat

Development within identified Sloane's Froglet habitat may require additional assessment and design measures to protect breeding habitat. Council's River to Lave Local Area Management Plan (LAMP) and Stormwater Wetland Design Guidelines outline the requirements that apply to affected land while supporting appropriate development.

The guidelines support the creation of wetlands that provide suitable breeding habitat while also meeting stormwater management outcomes.

Planning resources

These maps and concept plans support the River to Lave Local Area Management Plan and Stormwater Wetland Design Guidelines.

Local Area Management Plan Area (LAMP)

Wetland concept design

Hear the Sloane's Froglet

Learn how to identify the distinctive breeding call.

Video/Photo Credit: David Hunter DPIE

Listen for the distinctive breeding call:

• shallow wetlands

• vegetated ponds

• flooded grasslands

• autumn to spring

Protecting Sloane's Froglet habitat

Environmental Lands Network

The Environmental Lands Network connects wetlands and native vegetation across Albury, creating habitat corridors that help Sloane's Froglet populations survive and recover. Key locations include Mungabareena Reserve and Wonga Wetlands.

Habitat and distribution

Sloane's Froglet lives in shallow, still or slow-moving wetlands with dense vegetation. Seasonal wetlands, floodplains and purpose-built stormwater wetlands all provide important breeding habitat.

Protecting the species

Protecting Sloane's Froglet relies on partnerships between Council, Traditional Owners, government agencies, landholders and the community. Together we're restoring habitat, improving water quality and supporting long-term recovery.

Help protect Sloane's Froglet

The Sloane's Froglet depends on healthy wetlands, clean water and connected habitat. Learn how Council, developers and the community are helping to protect one of Albury's most significant threatened species.

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